Teaching Faculty Position - Machine Learning - Generative AI: Machines that Create

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in AI located in Abu Dhabi is seeking passionate Teaching Faculty for a Machine Learning course on Generative AI. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction, developing course materials, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and expertise in Generative AI, along with teaching experience. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of AI education in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health & life insurance

Relocation support for international faculty

Live in Abu Dhabi with rich culture and modern amenities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Generative AI or related areas.
• Experience with practical implementation of generative models.
• Proven teaching or training experience at the undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction in Generative AI and related techniques.
• Develop and maintain course content aligned with the latest research.
• Mentor and advise students in their projects and research.

Skills

Generative AI

Machine Learning

Teaching Excellence

Student Engagement

Education

Ph.D in Computer Science, AI or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Hugging Face Transformers

Job description

Teaching Faculty Position - Machine Learning - Generative AI: Machines that Create

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence: Academic Appointments: Undergraduate Division

Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Description

MBZUAI is a research-focused university in Abu Dhabi, and the first university dedicated entirely to the advancement of science through AI. The university empowers the next generation of AI leaders, driving innovation and impactful applications of AI through world-class education and interdisciplinary research.

In 2025, MBZUAI launched its first ever undergraduate program, a Bachelor of Science in AI, with two distinct streams: Business and Engineering, and are looking for passionate and highly motivated Teaching Faculty.

The Undergraduate Division is seeking teaching faculty to teach an undergraduate course, Machines that Create, an introductory yet comprehensive overview on Generative AI and Foundation Models, covering the methods and techniques driving modern AI systems capable of generating data such as text, images, sounds, graphs and other data types. Students will explore the core principles behind generative models, including advanced transformer architectures, diffusion models, and autoregressive techniques, as well as their applications in natural language processing, computer vision, and beyond. The course emphasizes hands‑on learning, enabling students to understand and implement state‑of‑the‑art methods while critically evaluating their ethical implications and limitations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality instruction in Generative AI, Foundation Models, and related AI techniques.
• Developing and maintaining course content, exercises, and hands‑on projects aligned with the latest research and industry practices.
• Fostering an interactive, student‑centered learning environment that emphasizes experimentation, problem‑solving, and critical evaluation.
• Mentoring and advising students in course projects and applied AI research.
• Collaborating with colleagues to integrate ethical and methodological perspectives into AI curricula.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top‑Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Exceptional Benefits:
  • Comprehensivehealth & life insurance
  • Relocation supportfor international faculty
• Live in Abu Dhabi:World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

Qualifications

This position requires a Ph.D in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a closely related field.

Demonstrated expertise in Generative AI, Foundation Models, or related areas of machine learning.

Experience with modern AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face Transformers) and practical implementation of generative models.

Strong commitment to teaching excellence and fostering student engagement.

Teaching Experience: Proven teaching or training experience at the undergraduate or graduate level (or equivalent professional training experience)

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching statement
• Reference letters or Name and contact details for three referees

MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.

Be part of AI’s future—apply today to MBZUAI!